Category Archives: religious ceremonies

No man ever steps into the same organic church meeting twice, for it’s not the same meeting and he’s not the same man. The Holy Spirit’s leading is always fresh, alive, creative, life-changing, and renewing! Many churches use the same … Continue reading →

This was inspired by Kim Walker with Jesus Culture lyrics to You Won’t Relent: “I don’t want to talk about You like You’re not in the room. I want to look right at You, I want to sing right to … Continue reading →

How I was taught to act in church: Be quiet, sit still, behave, just listen, be passive, don’t talk, watch the preacher, be like everyone one else, don’t ask questions, only do what the program says, don’t laugh, don’t be … Continue reading →

At The Salvation Army Berry Street we have a different worship leader every week. Over the past 5 1/2 years we have had about 50 different people/groups lead worship for us. Why? 1) It keeps one person from being exalted … Continue reading →

Liturgy can present the letter-G word: God. However knowing God personally is much more than a word or a ritual. It requires direct encounter followed by daily surrender to and obedience to His will. Liturgy began as spiritual life, as … Continue reading →

Words I wrote last night in a monastery: I’m sitting in a monk’s room (I think they call it a cell,) that’s been mine for my 4 night visit to the Abbey of Gethsemani in Kentucky. There’s no TV, no … Continue reading →